Dear Dr. SerVaas: I never heard of peripheral neuropathy until I was hit with it last year. Since then I have read about it in the Post on occasion, searched the Internet for info, and had every test you could imagine to try and find out the cause. None was found. If it isn't due to diabetes, the doctors don't seem to have a clue. The answer I usually get after all the tests is that "you are getting old." Well, I know that! I am 62 years old and this earthly body is wearing out. But I think that there must be some other answer.

Before PN, I could run up to 15 miles at a time, but would not run over 22 miles in one week. After PN, I could hardly walk for a couple of days after running just two or three miles. Then I was encouraged to try magnetic inserts. I put them in my socks and wear them to bed at night. I also put them in my slippers when I was watching TV or reading.

It took a little while, but my feet started feeling much better. The ankle weakness has improved along with the numbness and sharp pain. I have been walking six miles just about every day and started running again. I am now up to two miles and rising with no ill effects. I urge anyone with PN to try the magnetic inserts (purchase the best ones) for some relief.

Leon Wilczynski
Covington, Louisiana